I was 52 y/o and 54 y/o for the second hip. I walked immediately with a cane, returned to work (sit/stand combination) in two weeks. My legs worked fine. I didn't do PT and didn't have any noticeable muscle strength loss. I had a very excellent surgeon in WA state and have titanium hips.
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 Brooklyn, NY; Kingston/Luzerne, PA; Haledon, NJ; Kansas City, MO; Olympia/Lacey, WA, Sanibel
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